Description: This pack of Salyut cigarettes is a unique Soviet-era release for the Armenian market. The main side uses Cyrillic script, while the other side uses the same design in Armenian script, indicating a bilingual adaptation to the local market. The design is bright – red, yellow and gold, with a vertically striped background and a shield-shaped logo in the center. The information above indicates that these are fourth-class cigarettes with a filter. The uniqueness lies in the authenticity of the retro aesthetic and the well-preserved packaging.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: High, especially due to the bilingual design (in Russian and Armenian), good preservation, and the fact that it is a regional edition from the Soviet Union era, focused on a specific republic of the USSR.
Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition with original cellophane protection.
Historical data and popularity: This type of pack was produced in the Soviet Union for the local market. Regional editions for republics with specific patterns have additional collectible value and rarity. Similar packs are often sought after by collectors interested in the history of the Soviet tobacco industry.
